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R Ashwin Hails Shubman Gill's Bold Captaincy After GT Victory

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R Ashwin Hails Shubman Gill's Bold Captaincy After GT Victory

In a nail-biting IPL clash on April 30, R Ashwin praised Shubman Gill's captaincy after the Gujarat Titans triumphed over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets. Gill's bold choice to stick with Kagiso Rabada, even after Kohli's five-fours onslaught, led to Kohli's wicket. Gill also dazzled with a quick 43 off 18 balls, proving he’s a tactical wizard!

08:30 am on Friday, 1 May, 2026 | Aditya Suketu Desai

Quick rundown

1.Shubman Gill's captaincy hailed by R Ashwin.

2.Gill's bold decision to persist with Rabada paid off.

3.GT's bowlers excelled, dismissing RCB for 155.

4.Gill's aggressive batting was a tactical masterclass.

5.GT stands fifth in the IPL points table after nine games.

Quick rundown

1.Shubman Gill's captaincy hailed by R Ashwin.

2.Gill's bold decision to persist with Rabada paid off.

3.GT's bowlers excelled, dismissing RCB for 155.

4.Gill's aggressive batting was a tactical masterclass.

5.GT stands fifth in the IPL points table after nine games.